Cold Purple is a
cool light color with the hex code #9993D2.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
153, 147, 210 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 30%, 0%, 18% for print applications.
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Cold Purple
#9993D2
Cold Purple color values
- HEX
- #9993D2
- RGB
- 153, 147, 210
- HSL
- 246°, 41%, 70%
- CMYK
- 27, 30, 0, 18
Shades & tints
About this color
Cold Purple sits at 246° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Cold Purple is rendered as rgb(153, 147, 210), where the blue channel is highest at 210, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Cold Purple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 27C 30M 0Y 18K. The low-to-moderate black value (18%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (30%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Cold Purple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #9993D2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 153, 147, 210;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9993D2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 27%
M: 30%
Y: 0%
K: 18% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(153, 147, 210)
rgba(153, 147, 210, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
17 brand s with colors near 246° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #9993D2?
What is the RGB value of #9993D2?
Is Cold Purple a warm or cool color?
How do I use #9993D2 in CSS?
background-color: #9993D2; or color: #9993D2; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 147, 210). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 30%, 0%, 18%.